Son Barry
Edward "Son" Barry (8 March 1877 – 31 December 1959) was an Australian rules footballer who played for the Essendon Football Club in the Victorian Football League (VFL).
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 Barry in 1901 | |||
| Personal information | |||
| Full name | Edward Barry | ||
| Date of birth | 8 March 1877 | ||
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Date of death | 31 December 1959 (aged 82) | ||
| Place of death | Melbourne, Victoria | ||
| Original team(s) | Albert Park | ||
| Position(s) | Rover | ||
| Playing career1 | |||
| Years | Club | Games (Goals) | |
| 1896 | Essendon (VFA) | 16 (0) | |
| 1897–1905 | Essendon | 131 (24) | |
| Total | 147 (24) | ||
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1 Playing statistics correct to the end of 1905. | |||
| Career highlights | |||
| Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com | |||
Although his first name was Edward, Barry was known during his career by the nickname "Son". He joined Essendon from Albert Park in 1896 and was a rover in their 1897 premiership team. A regular Victorian interstate representative, Barry also played as a half forward and half back. In 1901 he was a member of his second premiership side.
References
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- Son Barry's playing statistics from AFL Tables
- Holmesby, Russell and Main, Jim (2007). The Encyclopedia of AFL Footballers. 7th ed. Melbourne: Bas Publishing.
- Essendon Football Club profile
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